The Zimbabwe Republic Police has remained silent over allegations that Hebert Senda, also known as Madzibaba Enock, repeatedly raped a 21-year-old woman over a period of more than a year.
Senda reportedly leads the Johane Masowe Yechishanu, Nyenyedzi Nomwe Sect in Budiriro 4, Harare.
According to the woman’s statement to police, she initially visited the shrine seeking spiritual assistance before she was allegedly advised to remain at the religious site for continued prayers.
She alleges that the first incident occurred in July 2025 after a female member of the church woke her during the night and took her to a vehicle where Senda was waiting.
The woman claims she was given a drink that made her feel dizzy before Senda allegedly drove her to a lodge in Harare’s central business district.
She alleges that the female church member booked a room and took her inside before leaving after Senda arrived. According to the complainant, Senda then allegedly raped her several times and threatened to kill her if she disclosed what had happened.
She further alleges that the sexual abuse continued on other occasions, with Senda allegedly taking advantage of situations at the shrine to assault her.
The woman reportedly later managed to regain access to her mobile phone and contacted her sister, who assisted her in reporting the matter to the police.
The case was reported at Budiriro Police Station under RRB number 6872764.
However, questions are now being raised over why the Zimbabwe Republic Police has remained mum over the allegations against **Hebert Senda**.
Despite the seriousness of the claims, the police have not publicly indicated whether Senda has been arrested, questioned or charged, nor have they provided an update on the progress of investigations.
The silence has raised concerns about transparency in the handling of sexual-abuse cases, particularly those involving religious leaders and vulnerable congregants. A police update, where appropriate and without compromising the investigation or the complainant’s privacy, could help clarify the status of the matter.
The allegations have not been tested in court, and Hebert Senda remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
